A magistrate court in Ogun State has shifted proceedings in the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, to February 25, 2026.
The incident, which occurred on December 29, 2025, happened along the heavily trafficked Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, an arterial route notorious for high-speed accidents and congestion, according to court records.
Appearing before the Magistrate Court in Sagamu on Tuesday, the accused driver, 46-year-old Adeniyi Kayode, faced a brief session before Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun.
The court did not take substantive arguments, as the prosecution sought additional time.
Prosecuting counsel, Nijiwe Richard, requested an adjournment to enable the duplication and transmission of the case file to the Ogun State Attorney General’s office through the Department of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
He told the court the step was necessary “to ensure procedural compliance and serve the broader interest of justice.”
However, defence counsel, Abiodun Olalekan, opposed the application, arguing that the defence was prepared to proceed without delay.
“The defendant is ready to face the matter squarely, and there is no justification for further postponement,” he said.
After listening to both sides, Magistrate Somefun ruled in favour of the prosecution and granted the adjournment.
She noted that input from the state’s chief law office would aid proper case management.
Kayode is standing trial on multiple counts linked to the crash, including allegations of unsafe driving that resulted in fatalities, careless operation of a vehicle, property damage, bodily harm, and operating a vehicle without a valid national driver’s licence.
Meanwhile, the court admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with two sureties required to perfect the bail conditions.
The case has continued to draw public attention due to the international profile of the victims, both of whom were key members of Anthony Joshua’s training team.
Moreover, the adjournment underscores ongoing judicial caution in high-profile traffic fatalities, where prosecutorial diligence and due process remain central.